The Comptroller General of Customs , Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commissioned a 60-bed Abdul Samad Rabiu/NCS Hospital in Bauchi, marking a major boost to healthcare delivery for Customs personnel in Zone D and host communities
The state of the art secondary healthcare facility, officially unveiled on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, was constructed and donated by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of ASR Africa and Founder/Executive Chairman of BUA Group, under the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative.
Describing the project as a strategic welfare investment, Adeniyi said the hospital underscores the Service’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity through enhanced personnel wellbeing. He noted that the commissioning reflects the NCS’s priority on the health and welfare of its officers, stressing that a modern Service requires not only technology and operational reforms but also strong social infrastructure to support its workforce.
The facility is expected to significantly expand healthcare access for Customs officers, their families, and surrounding communities within Zone ‘D’ and neighbouring states. It represents the culmination of a phased transformation that began in 2008 with the establishment of a basic health post at the Zone ‘D’ Headquarters in Bauchi.
The centre was later upgraded to a clinic and subsequently a medical centre. In 2023, a partnership between the NCS and ASR Africa converted it into a 30 bed hospital, completed in April 2025. Following a comprehensive needs assessment, the CGC approved its remodelling and expansion into a 60 bed secondary healthcare facility with selected tertiary services.
The hospital now houses seven clinical departments Nursing Services, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, and Medical Laboratory alongside Administrative and Health Information Management units, as well as Dental, Radiology and Nutrition units.
It is projected to manage up to 300 patients monthly in its first operational year. Long-term plans include the installation of advanced diagnostic equipment such as CT and MRI machines, in addition to specialised surgical services, positioning the facility as a referral centre across the North-East and parts of North Central Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director/CEO of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, emphasised the sustainability focus of the intervention, stating that the initiative demonstrates what can be achieved when private sector commitment aligns with institutional reform and clear developmental goals.
Representing the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo, described the hospital as a significant addition to the state’s healthcare ecosystem, noting that it will complement existing public health institutions and improve access to specialised services.
Earlier, the CGC paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, where discussions focused on strengthening community partnership and development.
The Emir commended the Customs Service for investing in healthcare infrastructure within the state, describing the hospital’s expansion as an example of responsible leadership that enhances both institutional service delivery and community wellbeing.
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